Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Psychiatry Dept

**Salary range** $54,764.33 to $73,940.15

**Hours per week** 40

**Grade** 7

**Posted date** September 4, 2024

**Closing date** September 18, 2024

**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded

**Description**:
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

**Location** - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

**Working for the Department of Psychiatry**

Psychiatry is a department in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. Our department couples basic science with clinical research to promote world-class investigations on issues relevant to mental health.

The Department also has a diverse group of outstanding scientists who are internationally recognized. These scientists are carrying out some of the leading-edge research in neuropsychiatry, mood and anxiety disorders, autism, and schizophrenia.

**Position**

The Research Assistant will work within The Precision Medicine in Autism (PRISMA) program at the University of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, and CASA, and directed by Dr. Daniel Moreno De Luca, CASA Research Chair. The incumbent will assist with clinical research studies of rare genetic and developmental disorders.

**Duties**

Participant Recruitment
- Interviews participants and/or families to gather information
- Explains the study and collect informed consent from each participant
- Assists with recruitment of national and international participants
- Performs phenotypic assessment using remote standardized questionnaires and surveys

Database Management
- Establishes and maintains digital study database
- Creates reports and presents to research team
- Manages and inputs data

Other
- Interfaces with clinical entities to obtain participant's medical records
- Coordinates with collaborators and partners for the procurement of genomic sequencing information on study participants
- Assists with study protocol writing and submission to relevant institutional review board
- Interfaces with clinical trials infrastructure to coordinate future genomics-first clinical trials for participants with rare genetic causes of neurodevelopmental conditions
- Participates in data analysis, submit poster presentations to conferences, and assist in preparation of manuscripts as needed

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, behavioral sciences, biology, neuroscience or related field
- Minimum 2-3 years of research experience
- Experience with computer-based data entry in REDCap, and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Meet)
- Excellent organizational skills

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Courses in research methodologies and statistics preferred
- Fluency in English and Spanish preferred
- Research experience in a clinical research setting preferred

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight September 18, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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